Summary of Contents for Samsung AM CNB C AA Series
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Technical Data Book Hydro Unit for America Model : AM***CNB*C*/AA...
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History Version Modification Date Remark Release the VRF Hydro Unit for America Ver. 1.0 23.06.14 Ver. 1.1 Updated some data 23.08.01 Updated some data Ver. 1.2 23.09.22...
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Nomenclature Indoor Units Model Name Buyer (1) Classification (5) Product Notation Hydro Unit (6) Feature (2) Capacity STANDRAD X 1/10 kW (3 digits) CASCADE (3) Version (7) Rating Voltage 2023 208~230V, 60Hz, 1Ф (4) Product Type (8) Mode Outdoor Unit Heat Pump(R410A) Heat Pump(R134a) Indoor Unit...
1. Line up Hydro Unit HE Capacity(Heating) 40 kBtu/h 54.5 kBtu/h 108 kBtu/h 172 kBtu/h Image AM036CNBDCH/AA AM048CNBDCH/AA AM096CNBDCH/AA AM144CNBDCH/AA Model Hydro Unit HT Capacity(Heating) 54.5 kBtu/h 86 kBtu/h Image Model AM048CNBFCB/AA AM072CNBFCB/AA...
3. Summary Table Electrical characteristics Hydro Unit HE Rated Current Current Voltage Range Power Supply Capacity Model [kW] Min. Max. Φ Voltage Heating (-10%) (+10%) AM036CNBDCH/AA 11.7 16.0 AM048CNBDCH/AA 0.05 15.0 208-230 31.5 AM096CNBDCH/AA AM144CNBDCH/AA 50.4 Hydro Unit HT Rated Current Current Voltage Range Power Supply...
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4. Capacity Table Hydro Unit HT 1) Heating Ta : Ambient temperature, HC : Heating Capacity(Btu/h), PI : Power Input(W) LW : Leaving Water temperature, EW : Entering Water temperature LW[℉] LW[℉] LW[℉] LW[℉] Model [℉ DB] 51,182 2,062 51,182 2,017 51,182 2,523...
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4. Capacity Table Hydro Unit HT 2) Capacity calculation method How to calculate heating capacity power input : Combination of outdoor unit and hydro unit HT - Heating c apacity and power input of hydro unit HT : refer to the indoor unit capacity table. - Power input of outdoor unit : refer to the Outdoor unit capacity table (indoor 68℉...
5. Capacity correction Hydro Unit HE 1) Capacity based on flow rate (1) AM036CNBDCH*** Hea�ng 1.20 1.10 1.00 0.90 0.80 0.70 0.60 0.50 0.40 Water Flow Rate [GPM] Hea�ng 1.20 1.10 1.00 0.90 0.80 0.70 0.60 0.50 0.40 Water Flow Rate [GPM] Heating Water flow Rate (GPM) Capacity Correction Factor...
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5. Capacity correction Hydro Unit HE 1) Capacity based on flow rate (2) AM048CNBDCH*** Hea�ng 1.20 1.10 1.00 0.90 0.80 0.70 0.60 0.50 0.40 10.3 11.3 12.3 13.3 Water Flow Rate [GPM] Hea�ng 1.20 1.10 1.00 0.90 0.80 0.70 0.60 0.50 0.40 10.3...
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5. Capacity correction Hydro Unit HE 1) Capacity based on flow rate (3) AM096CNBDCH*** Hea�ng 1.20 1.10 1.00 0.90 0.80 0.70 0.60 0.50 0.40 Water Flow Rate [GPM] Hea�ng 1.20 1.10 1.00 0.90 0.80 0.70 0.60 0.50 0.40 Water Flow Rate [GPM] Heating Water flow Rate (GPM) 12.2...
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5. Capacity correction Hydro Unit HE 1) Capacity based on flow rate (4) AM144CNBDCH*** Hea�ng 1.20 1.10 1.00 0.90 0.80 0.70 0.60 0.50 0.40 Water Flow Rate [GPM] Hea�ng 1.20 1.10 1.00 0.90 0.80 0.70 0.60 0.50 0.40 Water Flow Rate [GPM] Heating Water flow Rate (GPM) 19.8...
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5. Capacity correction Hydro Unit HE 2) Capacity based on outdoor temperature Heating Water Inlet 68℉ Water Inlet 86℉ Water Inlet 104℉ Water Inlet 113℉ Outdoor air temp. [℉ DB] Power input correction factor (Heating) Outdoor air temp. (℉) Water inlet temp. (℉) -4.4 1.00 1.30...
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5. Capacity correction Hydro Unit HT Outdoor temperature (℉, DB) Capacity coefficient 0.98 0.97 0.95 0.93 0.88 0.85 0.86 0.91 Corrected Heating Capacity = heating capacity x Capacity coefficient Capacity coefficient of outdoor unit on defrost operation 1.05 1.00 1.00 0.98 0.97 0.95...
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5. Capacity correction Hydro Unit HT Example) Combination: 8TON DVM S + 4TON HT X 2ea, Outdoor 41˚F DB, EW/LW=131˚F/149˚F 1) Defrosting correction factor (Outdoor unit, 41˚F) = 0.91 2) Capacity correction factor (Hydro unit HT) = 0.3 3) Integrated capacity correction factor = 0.91 - (1 - 0.91) x 0.3 = 0.883 4) HC = 0.883 x 54,500Btu/h x 2ea = 109,000Btu/h 5) Power input (Outdoor unit) = 6.88kW 6) Power input (Hydro unit HT) = { 0.91 x ( 2,453W + 2,419W ) / 2 + ( 1 - 0.91 ) x 1,050W } x 2 = 4.62kW...
6. Dimensional Drawing Hydro Unit HE Unit: mm [inch] Description Name AM036CNBDCH/AA, AM048CNBDCH/AA AM096CNBDCH/AA AM144CNBDCH/AA Gas Pipe Connection Φ15.88[5/8] Φ22.22[7/8] Φ28.58[1 1/8] Liquid Pipe Connection Φ9.52[3/8] Φ9.52[3/8] Φ12.70[1/2] Communication Wiring Conduits Power supply conduit Water outlet pipe Water inlet pipe...
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6. Dimensional Drawing Hydro Unit HT Unit: mm [inch] Name Description Power supply conduit Communication Wiring Conduits Gas pipe connection 15.88 [5/8] Liquid pipe connection 9.52 [3/8] Water outlet pipe Water inlet pipe...
8. Electrical wiring diagram Hydro Unit HE AM036CNBDCH/AA, AM048CNBDCH/AA, AM096CNBDCH/AA, AM144CNBDCH/AA DVM HYDRO UNIT LT PBA Printed circuit board WATER IN TEMP Thermistor (WATER IN_10Kohm) WATER OUT TEMP Thermistor (WATER OUT_10Kohm) EVA IN TEMP Thermistor (EVA IN_10Kohm) EVA OUT TEMP Thermistor (EVA OUT_10Kohm) EEV TEMP Electronic expansion valve...
10. Operation range Hydro Unit HE 1) Heating ❈ Ta : Ambient temperature Ta [˚F, DB] LWT : Leaving water temperature Continuous Operation range Warming operation range LWT [˚F] Indoor temperature(ºF DB) ※ Note: Hydro unit operation range varies according to the outdoor unit model. Refer to outdoor unit technical data book for outdoor unit operating range. Hydro Unit HT 1) Heating ❈...
12. Hydraulic performance Hydro Unit HE AM036CNBDCH/AA Pressure drop from Water flow rate (GPM) heat exchanger (psi) Water flow rate (GPM) AM048CNBDCH/AA Pressure drop from Water flow rate (GPM) heat exchanger (psi) 10.8 12.7 10.8 12.7 Water flow rate (GPM) AM096CNBDCH/AA Pressure drop from Water flow rate (GPM)
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12. Hydraulic performance Hydro Unit HT AM048CNBFCB/AA, AM072CNBFCB/AA 4.00 Pressure drop from 3.50 Water flow rate (GPM) heat exchanger (psi) 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 0.50 0.00 10.0 12.5 15.0 17.5 20.0 Water flow rate (GPM) 10.6 13.2 15.9 18.5 19.0...
13. Installation Selecting installation location f Choose a location with ventilation ducts or openings to remove the heat generated from the product and maintain the surrounding temperature within: Hydro unit: 5 ~ 40 °C (41 ~ 104 °F), humidity 80 % Hydro unit HT: 5 ~ 35 °C (41 ~ 95 °F), humidity 80 % .
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13. Installation Hydro unit HE Unit: mm (inch) 600 (23 .6) 400 (15 .7) Service space H beam <When stacking Hydro units> Hydro unit HT Unit: mm (inch) • If the Hydro unit / Hydro unit HT must be installed close to a wall, prevent unit vibration from transmitting to nearby walls with cushioning materials etc.
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13. Installation Base construction and installation of the DVM Hydro unit / Hydro unit HT • If this product is installed in residential area, apply vibration isolation to prevent the vibration from transferring to the building . WARNING f Manufacturer is not responsible for the damage occurred by not following the installation standards . 1 .
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13. Installation DVM Hydro unit HT installation Considering the weight and vibration of the DVM Hydro unit HT, the strength of the base ground must be strong enough to support the unit and prevent noise. The base must be flat and level. Adjustable level support Fixed Bracket...
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13. Installation Base construction and installation of the DVM Hydro unit HT Anchor specification Diameter of drill Size Anchor length (b) Sleeve length (c) Insert depth Fastening torque bit (a) 14 mm (0.6 inch) 75 mm (3.0 inch) 40 mm (1.6 inch) 50 mm (2.0 inch) 30 N·m (22.1 lbf·ft) (3/8”) Dimension of the Hydro unit HE Unit: mm (inch)
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13. Installation Dimension of the Hydro unit HT Unit: mm (inch) 340 (13 .4) 518 (20 .4) Communication cable Power cable 80 (3 .1) Gas pipe Liquid pipe Water outlet pipe Water inlet pipe 115 (4 .5) Model of the Hydro unit AM✴✴✴CNBF✴✴...
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13. Installation Refrigerant pipe installation Refrigerant pipe work ▶ Use exclusive tools and accessories for R-410A to respond to pressure of the R-410A and prevent foreign substances from entering into the pipes. ▶ The length of refrigerant pipe should be as short as possible and the height difference between the DVM Hydro unit / Hydro unit HT and outdoor unit should be minimized.
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13. Installation Tools used for refrigerant pipe installation Product using R-410A/R-134a refrigerant requires exclusive tools . Check the c onventional tools for compatibility before installation . Tool Work Compatibility with conventional tool Pipe cutter Pipe cutting Compatible Flaring tool Pipe flaring Refrigerating machine Refrigerant Apply refrigerant oil...
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13. Installation Keeping refrigerant pipe f To prevent foreign materials or water from entering the pipe, storing method and sealing method (especially during installation) is very important . Apply correct sealing method depending on the environment . f Be especially careful when you penetrate the pipe through the hole in a wall or when the end of the pipe is exposed to outdoor during installation .
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13. Installation Refrigerant pipe welding and safety information Important information for refrigerant pipe work • Make sure there is no moisture inside the pipe. • Make sure there are no foreign substances and impurities in the pipe. • Make sure there is no leakage. •...
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13. Installation Refrigerant pipe work on DVM Hydro unit Wet cloth Gas pipe Liquid pipe • Caution for brazing the pipe to a DVM Hydro unit CAUTION - When brazing the pipe to the product, the unit may get damaged by the heat and flame from brazing . Use a flame proofing cloth to protect the unit from a brazing fire or flame .
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13. Installation Refrigerant pipe work on DVM Hydro unit HT DVM Hydro unit HT has refrigerant pipes of two different types . f Liquid side pipe f Gas side pipe f Make sure there are no foreign substances and impurities in the pipe . •...
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13. Installation Performing leak test and insulation Before completing the installation (insulating hose and pipes), you must check for gas leakage and when there is no leakage, you may insulate the pipes and hoses . Leak test Use a gas detector to check the connection part of the pipes for gas leakage . Gas side Gas side Liquid side...
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13. Installation Installing the drain pipe Installing the drain pipe ▶ Use a level to make sure that product is horizontally leveled. ▶ Choose one of the 2 drain holes on the bottom of the product and insert the provided drain plug, then connect the drain pipe.
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13. Installation Water pipe installation Use closed type water pipe and closed type expansion tank when constructing water piping system. Water pipe installation system 1) Install the water pipe as shown in the below illustration. All the parts, other than DVM Hydro unit / Hydro unit HT, must follow on site installation specification.
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13. Installation ① Water pipe joint (union, flange) ⑤ Flexible joint ⑨ Expansion tank ② Thermometer ⑥ Drain (within the product) ⑩ Temperature sensor for thermal storage tank ③ Manometer ⑦ Pump ⑪ Drain valve ④ Ball valve ⑧ Air vent ⑫...
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13. Installation 3) Use certified parts for water pipe system and the water pressure of the water pipe system connected to outdoor unit must remain under 1.0 MPa (145.0 psi). Use copper or stainless pipe water pipe. 4) Water pipes must be equipped with valves and other instrumentations as shown in the diagram. Strainer must be installed within 1 ~ 2 m (3.3 ~ 6.6 ft) from the entrance pipe of the DVM Hydro unit / Hydro unit HT.
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13. Installation 11) Water scale may occur on the plate type heat exchanger depending on the water quality and the type of plate heat exchanger so regular chemical cleaning is necessary. When installing water pipes, install a heat source water shut-off valve and also install the flushing pipe with a ball valves (for chemical cleaning) on the pipe installed between the shut-off valve and the outdoor unit.
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13. Installation Closed type system Effects Recommended number for water Classification Item Supplemented Circulating water Corrosion Scale quality inspection water pH [25 °C (77 °F)] 7 .0 ~ 8 .0 7 .0 ~ 8 .0 Electric conductivity 30 or below 30 or below [25 °C (77 °F)] (mS/m) Chloride ion (mg Cl-/L) 50 or below...
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13. Installation Connecting strainer ▶ Use a strainer with 50 mesh (Diameter of each hole must be under 0.4 mm (0.016 inch), excluding punching plate) ▶ Connect the strainer after checking the direction of the strainer on the water inlet hole as shown in the illustration.
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13. Installation ▶ Decide the power cable specification and maximum length within 10 % power drop among indoor units. Coef×35.6×Lk×ik ∑( ) < 10 % of input voltage[V] 1000×Ak • coef : 1.55 Lk : Distance among each indoor unit [m (inch)], Ak: Power cable specification[mm (inch ik : Running current of each unit [A] Example of Installation...
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13. Installation Overall system configuration DVM Hydro unit / Hydro unit HT use 208~230 V DVM Hydro unit Indoor unit Distribution board Outdoor unit ELCB MCCB + ELB Communication cable 1 Phase ELCB Earth MCCB + ELB Hydro unit Earth Exclusive Wired remote Wired remote...
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13. Installation Overall system configuration DVM Hydro unit HT Distribution board Indoor unit Outdoor unit ELCB MCCB Communication cable 1 Phase 1 Phase ELCB ELCB Earth MCCB MCCB + ELB + ELB Hydro unit Earth Exclusive Wired remote Wired remote Wired remote wired remote controller...
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13. Installation Power supply and communication cable configuration ▶ Withdraw a main power cable and a grounding cable through the cable outlet on the right side of the DVM Hydro unit / Hydro unit HT. ▶ When connecting external contact signal wire, connect them to the PCB terminal board through the cable outlets in the right side of the outdoor unit.
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13. Installation Specifications of the cable protection tube Name Material Applicable conditions When the cable tube is installed indoor and not exposed to outside, Flexible PVC conduit because it is embedded in concrete structure Class 1 flexible When the cable tube is installed indoor but exposed to outside so there Galvanized steel sheet conduit are risk of damage to the cable tube...
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13. Installation PBA connection diagram • AM✴✴✴CNBD✴✴ Wired remote controller Outdoor unit (Communication cable) Power cable (1 Phase AC 208~230 V) • AM✴✴✴CNBF✴✴ DVM Hydro unit / Hydro unit HT 1(L) 2(N) cable tie Power cable 1 phase AC Communication cable 208~230 V...
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13. Installation Connecting the power terminal • Connect the cables to the terminal board using a solderless ring terminal. • Properly connect the cables by using certified and rated cables and make sure to fix them properly so that external force is not applied to the terminal.
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13. Installation Connecting external contact External contact connection diagram Wired remote controller Outdoor unit (communication cable) Ⓠ Water IN/OUT (Hydro unit HT) Water IN/OUT (Hydro unit) EVA IN/OUT (Hydro unit / Hydro unit HT) Flow switch Defrost Ⓐ Main power Connected as factory default Ⓑ...
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13. Installation Maximum Explanation Terminal No. Input / Output AC/DC allowable current Power L, N Input 2 .5 A Operation check B1, B2 Contact output 0 .5 A Alarm B3, B4 Contact output 0 .5 A Water pump B5, B6 Contact output 0 .5 A Booster heater...
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13. Installation ▶ Refer to the below table for the terminal numbers for connecting external contact. Terminal No. External contact Function Remarks B1, B2 Operation check Output operation status Optional B3, B4 Alarm Output alarm status Optional B5, B6 Water pump Output operation signal for a water pump Mandatory B7, B8...
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13. Installation Water pump connection ▶ Connect a water pump to B5, B6 of the PBA terminal block. Water pump Relay Terminal board Pump Power • Terminal of this product is for water pump and the maximum allowable current is 0 .5 A CAUTION Specification table Part...
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13. Installation Booster heater connection ▶ Connect a booster heater to B7, B8 of the PBA terminal block . Booster heater Relay Terminal board Booster heater Power Specification table Part Specification Terminal block (Output) B7, B8 Connection type Booster heater (No-voltage contact)
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13. Installation 3Way valve connection ▶ Check the type of 3Way valve and connect it to the terminal board as shown in the illustration. ▶ Use a rated wire and connect it as shown in the illustration. ▶ 3 Way valve 1: When the valve is connected to B9 and B11, its direction should be indoor side. ▶...
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13. Installation Example of installation (Danfoss H-series valve) ▶ Connecting the valve Brown Brown Blue Blue 3-port diverter valves Brown Brown Blue Blue Grey Grey 3-port mid-position valves ▶ Example of wiring Brown Brown Blue Blue 3-port diverter valves B DHW Brown Brown Blue...
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13. Installation ❋ Connect B12/B13 (3 Way valve 2) of the terminal block to use the defrost mode contact output . AC 220 - 240 V Defrost signal contact Connecting 2Way valve ▶ Connect a 2Way valve to B15, B16 and B17 of the PBA terminal block . ▶...
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13. Installation • Terminal of this product is for 2Way valve and the maximum allowable current is 0.5 A CAUTION Specification table Part Specification B15: Output power N B16: Output power L (switch type) B17: Terminal block (Output) Output power L (switch type) Connection type Directly connect 2Way valve (below 0 .5 A) Output (B15~B17)
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13. Installation AC 208 ~ 230 V or AC 24V thermostat ▶ Connect the indoor thermostat to B19~B26 of the PBA terminal block. ▶ Connect a thermostat to the designated terminal as stated in the rated table. ▶ Only 1 type of thermostat can be connected. (B19~B22 or B23~B26) ▶...
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13. Installation AC 208 ~ 230 V thermostat Cooling mode(Not use) Heating mode Thermostat Thermostat AC 24 V thermostat Cooling mode(Not use) Heating mode Thermostat Thermostat...
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13. Installation Connecting temperature sensor of water tank and flow switch ▶ Connect the temperature sensor of water tank to number 7 and 8 of the terminal block located on the bottom side. ▶ Connect 4~20 mA temperature sensor for water tank. When there is more than one unit, at least one of them should be connected directly to the temperature sensor.
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13. Installation Connecting solar pump ▶ Connect the signal wire for solar pump to number 13 and 14 (HT: 5. 6) of the terminal block located on the bottom side. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Solar pump Controller Power...
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13. Installation System diagram for DVM Hydro unit / Hydro unit HT Temperature sensor for Temperature sensor for Water outlet pipe refrigerant gas pipe Refrigerant gas pipe Water out Strainer Check valve Flow switch Solenoid valve Water in Refrigerant liquid pipe Temperature sensor for Temperature sensor Strainer...
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